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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 362.07 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 362.07 and 145.13 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 362.07 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/362.07 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 362.07 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 52,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.41/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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